Friends Of Animals Inc is located in Darien, CT. The organization was established in 1959. As of 04/2022, Friends Of Animals Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Animals Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 04/2022, Friends Of Animals Inc generated $8.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 04/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO FREE ANIMALS FROM CRUELTY AND INSTITUTIONALIZED EXPLOITATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SPAYING AND NEUTERING PROGRAM - FRIENDS OF ANIMALS HAS ADVOCATED LOW-COST SPAYING AND ALTERING AS THE MOST EFFECTIVE MEANS OF PREVENTING THE BIRTHS OF UNWANTED DOGS AND CATS, AND THEIR SUBSEQUENT ABANDONMENT, SUFFERING AND MASS KILLING. FOR 59 YEARS, WE HAVE OPERATED A NATIONWIDE BREEDING CONTROL PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES FACILITATING MORE THAN 2.7 MILLION SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURES. PET OWNERS MAY PURCHASE A CERTIFICATE FROM FRIENDS OF ANIMALS THAT CAN BE USED FOR A ROUTINE SPAY OR NEUTER SURGERY AT ANY OF FRIENDS OF ANIMALS PARTICIPATING VETERINARY HOSPITALS. THIS YEAR MORE THAN 24,000 CATS AND DOGS WERE NEUTERED THROUGH OUR PROGRAM.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ANIMAL PROTECTION- THROUGH ANIMAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMS AND INTERVENTIONS, FOA PROMOTES ENDANGERED SPECIES AND OTHER WILDLIFE PROTECTION. CAMPAIGNS AGAINST WILD HORSE ROUND-UPS AND THE WILD BIRD TRADE; THE HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE TRADE; THE FUR TRADE; HUNTING AND PREDATOR CONTROL, INCLUDING STATE-SPONSORED WOLF CONTROL PROGRAMS IN ALASKA AND THE NORTHERN ROCKIES. SPONSORS CHIMPANZEE CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN WEST AFRICA, AND PRIMATE SANCTUARY IN TEXAS. VEGAN ADVOCACY PROJECTS EXPLAIN THAT A PLANT-BASED DIET IS THE BEST RESPONSE TO AN ECOLOGICAL CRISIS VIA EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, SPEECHES AND ADS. PUBLISHED FOUR QUARTERLY ISSUES OF ACTIONLINE MAGAZINE; OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS PRODUCED FOR MEMBERS, THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA.
ASSISTED ANOTHER 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION WITH SUPPORT TO MANAGE A SANCTUARY FOR PRIMATES AND OTHER ANIMALS ABANDONED BY THEIR OWNERS OR DISCARDED BY ZOOS, THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY AND MEDICAL RESEARCH LABORATORIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Harris Wildlife Law Program Director | 50 | $187,821 | |
Priscilla Feral President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $132,154 |
Robert Orabona Director Of Operations | 50 | $124,607 | |
Pamela Mckenna Chair/ Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sally Malanga Secretary/treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Teresa D'amico Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $305,820 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,788,891 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $48,763 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,094,711 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,625,749 |
Investment income | $12,199 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,544 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,819,203 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $310,415 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $112,778 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $285,323 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,532 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $70,948 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,233,481 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $216,583 |
Payroll taxes | $130,496 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,811 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,512 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,143 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,225,891 |
Advertising and promotion | $24,593 |
Office expenses | $297,186 |
Information technology | $75,665 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $149,129 |
Travel | $16,615 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,278 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $5,185 |
Total functional expenses | $4,272,561 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $835,943 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $136,409 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $247 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $40,227 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,241,199 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,183,023 |
Total assets | $12,437,048 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $179,266 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $348 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $4,143 |
Other liabilities | $642,388 |
Total liabilities | $826,145 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,361,360 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,249,543 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,437,048 |
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of Animals Inc has awarded $772,207 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: FOR SUPPORT OF THE ANIMAL SANCTUARY. | $764,707 |
Stony Brook, NY PURPOSE: ANIMAL RESCUE | $7,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Friends Of Animals Inc has recieved totaling $236,086.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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George H Graff Rvoc Tr Agreement Ft Pierce, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $112,196 |
George H Graff Rvoc Tr Agreement Ft Pierce, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $102,757 |
Richard Cd Hunt Iii Animal Welfare Trust Fairfax, VA PURPOSE: ANIMAL WELFARE | $15,000 |
The Dutton Testamentary Trust Northridge, CA PURPOSE: ANIMAL CRUELTY PREVENTION | $5,133 |
Hagani Foundation Woodbridge, CT PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $500 |
Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: ASSIST FRIENDS OF ANIMALS | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Panthera Corporation New York, NY | $16,464,496 | $19,509,109 |
Animal Care And Control Of New York City Inc New York, NY | $86,764,105 | $21,341,686 |
The James Beard Foundation Inc New York, NY | $7,570,117 | $18,186,794 |
Red Crane Foundation New York, NY | $56,630,126 | $34,466,458 |
Farm Sanctuary Inc Watkins Glen, NY | $35,338,754 | $16,472,338 |
Golden Eagle Foundation Albany, NY | $0 | $427,452 |
Svf Foundation Newport, RI | $0 | -$14,778 |
Brandywine Valley Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals West Chester, PA | $17,620,936 | $15,995,612 |
Bideawee Inc New York, NY | $39,270,395 | $10,745,956 |
Animal Rescue League Of Boston Dedham, MA | $118,637,027 | $11,759,529 |
Pennsylvania Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Philadelphia, PA | $29,455,638 | $10,535,955 |
Ecohealth Alliance Inc New York, NY | $11,707,153 | $11,774,215 |